Name Day List: December - Bulgaria

Explore the Bulgarian tradition of Name Days with this comprehensive December calendar. Discover which names are celebrated on each date and learn about the cultural significance of this practice. This list provides a detailed overview of the month's festivities.

Bulgarian December Celebrations

Bulgaria’s December Name Day calendar showcases a fascinating tradition of honoring individuals on specific dates. The month begins with celebrations for names connected to snow, like Snezha, and gradually expands to include a wider variety. A noticeable pattern is the grouping of names with similar roots, such as the many variations of Nikola on December 6th. December 25th is a significant day, sharing the Christmas spirit with a multitude of names including Hristo and Kristina. The sheer number of names celebrated on December 27th highlights the importance of this day within the Bulgarian tradition. This calendar isn’t just a list of names; it’s a reflection of cultural heritage and familial connections. Ultimately, the December Name Day celebrations contribute to the vibrant tapestry of Bulgarian customs.

Country	Day	Month	Names
Bulgaria	1	December	Snezha, Snezhana, Sneja, Snejka
Bulgaria	4	December	Varvara
Bulgaria	5	December	Elisaveta, Sava, Savka, Svetoslav, Svetoslava, Slavi, Slavcho, Sabi, Savina, Stanislav
Bulgaria	6	December	Nikola, Nikolai, Nina, Kolyo, Nenka, Niko, Nikolay, Nikolina, Nitza
Bulgaria	9	December	Ana, Anica, Anelia, Anna, Yana, Aneta, Anushka, Nusha
Bulgaria	12	December	Darina, Spiro, Spiridon
Bulgaria	14	December	Adam
Bulgaria	15	December	Svoboda, Elevter, Elevteria
Bulgaria	17	December	Dana, Danail, Danaila, Daniela, Danko
Bulgaria	19	December	Aglaya, Agleya, Aglika
Bulgaria	20	December	Ignat, Ognian, Plamen, Plamena
Bulgaria	22	December	Anastas, Anastasia
Bulgaria	23	December	Naum
Bulgaria	24	December	Blagorodna, Evgeni, Evgenia, Zheni, Zhechka, Parvan, Parvana, Bistra
Bulgaria	25	December	Hristina, Hristo, Kristina, Kristian, Kristiana, Emil, Itso, Icho, Mladen, Radoslav, Radoslava, Radomir, Radostin, Radostina, Hristofor
Bulgaria	26	December	David, Datso, Dacho, Zhozef, Yosif
Bulgaria	27	December	Venci, Vencislav, Vencislava, Zapryan, Sonya, Stamen, Stanimir, Stanka, Stefan, Stefana, Stefaniya, Stefka, Stoil, Stoimen, Stoichko, Stojko, Stoyan, Stoyanka, Tanya, Tsanka, Tsanko, Tsonka, Tsonyu